Not currently receiving applications. For agency users and internal applicant, please login, or register.
Job Title
Commercial Litigation Associate/Senior Associate (6+ years PQE).
Location
Birmingham
Description
Bevan Brittan is a UK-Top 100 commercial law firm providing a
comprehensive range of legal services from offices in Birmingham,
Bristol, Leeds and London.
The firm advises businesses across construction, energy &
resource management, higher education and financial services,
complementing the firm's market leadership within housing, local
government and health & social care.
We currently employ over 600 people, including over 90 Partners, and
our award-winning teams provide construction, commercial, corporate,
property, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and
clinical negligence) legal advice.
Bevan Brittan is named among 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023' and has
recently either won or been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards.
We are driven by our 4 values: Relationships, Results, Reputation and
Responsible. These give us a sense of purpose and ensure we always
work collaboratively with clients and colleagues, continually improve,
make the right choices and act with integrity.
Bevan Brittan is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applicants from all backgrounds.
The team
A vacancy has arisen within our award winning Litigation, Advisory
and Regulatory team, to be based in our Birmingham office.
Bevan Brittan has strong recognition in the independent legal
directories - Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. In both guides we
are consistently ranked in the top tier for our practices across the
UK, with multiple individuals recognised as leading lawyers.
The role
The commercial litigation team advise clients on a wide range of
corporate and commercial disputes, including IT disputes, injunctions,
corporate and breach of warranty claims, shareholder disputes,
defamation and breach of confidentiality claims, waste management
contracts, and general commercial and contractual disputes.
Our client base includes local authorities, central government
bodies, healthcare bodies, financial institutions, private companies
and shareholders.
You will be working as part of a highly regarded national team, with
fee earners based in Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.
What we are looking for from you
The successful applicant will possess the following skills key to the role:
An aptitude for drafting and legal analysis
A keenness to work collaboratively with colleagues at junior and
senior levels
An ability to build strong relationships with clients and intermediaries
Strong communication skills with a professional approach to work
Confidence in working directly with clients
Excellent project management skills and the ability to work
efficiently to meet deadlines
A practical and commercial approach
A genuine interest in business development
We have recently moved into a fully refurbished, Grade A quality
office situated on the 10th floor of 45 Church Street which lies in
the heart of the city's business district. Our new 9,000 sq ft modern
and open plan office has a roof terrace that offers panoramic views
across Birmingham and is fully set up for hot desking. As a firm, we
offer agile hybrid working and welcome applications from candidates
who wish to work flexibly.
Work-life balance
Where possible, we want to offer all Bevan Brittan people flexibility
to work their week in a way that suits them - we operate a hybrid
working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and that of the
individual. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday,
however we are open to individuals working more flexibly around those
times and would welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions.
We offer a substantial benefits package to all employees including:
A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an
additional 5 days)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Generous pension scheme
Private medical insurance through Vitality
Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Responsible business
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of
Bevan Brittan's identity, running through our culture and embodied by
the clients we serve. We want to demonstrate our commitment to these
causes through actions rather than words; colleagues from across the
firm are already heavily involved, living and breathing the four
pillars of our Responsible Business strategy:
Community Engagement -Each lawyer has the
opportunity to undertake pro bono legal work for local charities and
not-for-profit organisations. We also play an active role through
our local office communities, in 2022 we fundraised and donated a
total of £80,000 to our four regional office charities, with each
charity receiving £20,000 to help fund their vital services.
Environmental Sustainability- Bevan Brittan is
proudly a carbon neutral firm. We have achieved the UN's Climate
Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan
is focused on achieving our net zero carbon target.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion- We have a
strong and vibrant diversity programme that gives colleagues across
the firm an opportunity to take part, led by our Equality, Diversity
& Inclusion Committee and supported by our Ambassadors, who
drive engagement in our strategy and raise awareness across the firm.
Wellbeing -We are proud of our open culture, where
colleagues feel empowered to speak openly about physical and mental
health issues and to seek out support when needed. We have trained
21 colleagues across the firm as Mental Health First Aiders and
established a programme of initiatives including our informal
'coffee with' scheme.
Collectively, these four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues'
wellbeing; offer an environment in which all can progress on merit,
regardless of personal circumstances or background; give something
back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.